Area Report
Last updated 02 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A well-off pocket of Chorley: a school rated Good 0.8 miles away, roughly 15 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and recorded crime among the lowest in England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around PR6 7HW.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
3Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 14 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 22 schools in total
- IMD education decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Clayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary School (Good) — 0.8 mi
Is it safe?
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- IMD crime decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- live count unavailable
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Can I see a GP?
7GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 6 GP, 1 hospital, 3 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: ALIMENTARY SOLUTIONS GASTRO SERVICE — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 17 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 15 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
14green spaces
- IMD environment decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 5.9 ha total
- largest park 1.4 ha (0.11 mi away)
Nearest: St John's Church — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
16shops & libraries
- 15 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Co-operative Group, Spar, Aldi, Tesco…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 1.3 mi
Nearest: Co-op Chorley Old Road - Whittle Le Woods — 0.3 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near PR6 7HW.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in PR6.
Average sold price by property type across the PR6 district, 2021–2026.
About PR6 7HW
PR6 7HW scores 87/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in safety and schools. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, PR6 7HW is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 8/10, ranked 25,882 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is low (IMD housing decile 8/10).
There are 22 schools within the typical catchment area, including 14 rated Good. The nearest school is Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School, within a short walk.
Healthcare access is good, with 6 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 3 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ALIMENTARY SOLUTIONS GASTRO SERVICE, within a short walk. The nearest hospital is RAMSEY BUCKSHAWE HOSPITAL, 1.4 mi away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
